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What is the cardiac cycle?

The cardiac cycle is what happens during a single heartbeat.

To understand the cycle it helps to know that the heart is made up of four chambers, the top 2 chambers are called the atria a...

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How does a deletion of a base in the DNA base sequence lead to a mutated protein?

It is important to note that bases on the DNA (and mRNA) are read in separate sets of 3s along a DNA/(mRNA) stand (this is called a triplet code in DNA, or the codon in mRNA). So, if a base is deleted,...

Answered by Febi S. Biology tutor
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What are the events in the cardiac cycle?

The cardiac cycle is the series of events that leads to blood being pumped to the lungs and around the body.

The cycle begins with the SAN (sino-atrial node). This is the hearts 'pacemake...

Answered by Thomas C. Biology tutor
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How do white blood cells protect us from infection?

Sometimes microorganisms are able to make it past the body's external defences (i.e. the skin) the body's immune system must defend the body.

White blood cells are really important in the...

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How do we regulate body temperature?

Homeostasis, the regulation of stable body conditions, includes control of body temperature. We function efficiently at 37 degrees celsius, as our proteins and enzymes work best at this temperature. 

Answered by Sophie S. Biology tutor
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